On Wednesday, IDPH introduced 2,273 new circumstances of the coronavirus, bringing the statewide whole to 293,274. There have been 35 extra deaths bringing that whole to eight,672.
The statewide optimistic price is 3.6%.
Pritzker stated the positivity charges in 9 of the state’s 11 areas have declined within the final two weeks. An exception is the north area that features Rockford. Mitigation efforts in that area, which incorporates Boone, Winnebago, Ogle and Stephenson counties, go into impact Saturday and embody a ban on indoor eating and bar service and limits on crowd sizes.
Mitigation efforts stay in impact within the Metro East space.
The Division of Public Well being additionally posted its suggestions for Halloween actions on its web page. They are often discovered at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/halloween-guidance.
Public well being specialists are recommending that individuals alter their regular Halloween actions this yr. Haunted homes are taboo as a result of they have an inclination to have many individuals in a small area. Nevertheless, outside actions comparable to hayrides are acceptable in sure circumstances. It’s also really helpful that adults not attend Halloween events.
Public Well being Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike stated individuals ought to perceive {that a} Halloween masks isn’t an alternative to a face masks wanted to guard towards the coronavirus. Each needs to be worn, she stated. Additionally, it is likely to be higher to set out particular person items of sweet on a desk that trick-or-treaters can then retrieve.
